Monday, March 05, 2007

i believe that i finally got this to work. However, my Zwinky is still livid; she wants to kill the computer]

I met w/ my mom's group on friday. [Okay, so there's only three of us.] We're looking thru a book called "finding joy in all you are." and that day's topic was about being a mom. it was good to look thru... One specific paragraph really made me think:

"without a doubt, mothering is one of the most sacrificial roles on earth. With each child, you give a bit more of your heart and yourself away. But it can also be one of the most rewarding roles on earth. [Think about] a few of the rewards of mothering that you've experienced lately."

So, what are some of my most recent rewards? I love seeing 'love' grow in erica. does that make sense? I'm begining to see that erica loves other people who are special in her life. It melts my heart. Also, hearing her learn more words and building her verbal skills. Its wonderful to have a conversation with her [as much as you can have with an almost-two year old]. And a bit on the not-so-serious side, her switch to a big-girl-bed has been great. she really loves her new bed. Its so much easier now to get her to sleep. and she even sleeps in later in the morning. [she's still asleep now!]

i think that the auther really hits on the main reason that being a SAHM [or even a working mom] is so hard. It's b/c you give your heart to your child. its hard to raise your child, knowing that everything you do and say is going to mold this little one into who she will be as an adult.

Saturday night i watched "Divine secrets of the ya-ya sisterhood." I saw it before, when it had come out. i really liked it. i enjoy movies that depict the human plight, and show them working thru those problems.

But watching this movie now, i bawled my eyes out. Why this time? b/c i'm a mommy now. and i'm scared to death of "messing up" my child. Granted, i'm nothing like this mother. I'm not an alcoholic-- i dont drink at all [only coffee]; i dont abuse prescription medication; i dont hit my child; i've never run away for several days w/o telling anyone where i'm going.

still, it is scary to think about how any of my actions are influencing my daughter. i really hope that erica will grow into a kind, considerate, loving adult... But worrying wont really solve anything, will it?

i think more than worrying constantly, i need to just continue focusing on those "good rewards," as listed above. When i see these rewards in her life, it encourages me that i'm doing something right.

just a question...since u and ur sister are twins, how does Erica tell you guys apart? If she can, that is so sweet and its a miracle! I dont mean to sound nosy, but I visit liya's blog and I saw ur comment and decided to visit yours...I hope u dont mind. :) And does Abigail really only make 19 000? How do you even pay rent? You should come to Canada...lol

faiza-- i dont mind you stopping by. the more, the merrier! ... as to your question, Erica can tell the difference. but she's enamored w/ abby. I think its mainly b/c abby looks like me that Erica likes her so much.

Becky L... My Life in Fast-Forward: lived in whitehall PA up to 5th grade. Moved to Boyertown PA till graduating. Went to college in Columbia SC and then Lancaster PA. Married June 2003. Baby born in March 2005. So... I'm a new mommy trying to learn the ropes.

My blog is wonderful. "Adventures of Mommyhood" will make you laugh, cry, and feel moved. Or something.
I tell it like it is. Most times, I share funny annicdotal stories of my daughter, Erica. I'll post precious pictures of her as well. Other times, I go into odd, strange, silly aspects of mommyhood, such as "What does baby food taste like?" Other times, I completely step aside from the realm of mommyhood and just talk about random things.
Commercials, for example. Or the man around town. Or songs and poems that I like. Or trips to dentists. or... on and on and on.
Continue, and check it out! I'm sure you'll love it!!!